Elnora Miller, 85 went to be with her Lord and Savior March 22nd, 2018.
She was born on May 14, 1932 to Helen and Reinhold Schortzmann and was raised in rural Alpena, South Dakota with her four sisters Ruth, Ida, Esther and Anne. She graduated from Alpena High in 1950.
Elnora married the love of her life Dr. Thomas Miller on Aug 10, 1952 and they were married 65 years. To this union two daughters were born. Tamera (Tammy) who is married to Mike Daigle to whom was born Alexandra (Alex) of Aurora, CO. and daughter Dr. Renee who is married to Dr. Larry Piper to whom was born Garrett and Haley of North Platte, NE.
Elnora attended Dakota State in Madison, SD where she earned her teaching certificate. She loved teaching First grade and she taught in both Brookings, SD and Huron, SD. While Tom was in Dental School she worked at the Administrative Offices of UNL. She also was Tom’s Chairside Dental Assistant and Office Manager for over 35 years. Elnora and Tom lived in Huron SD, San Antonio TX, Colorado Springs CO, Leipheim Germany, and Lincoln NE before settling in North Platte NE in 1962.
Elnora was an active member of First Lutheran Church since 1962 and Ruth Circle. She was a member of Chapter AK P.E.O., a Camp Fire Blue Bird Leader, participated in Bible Classes, as well as belonging to many bridge clubs that kept her mind as sharp as a tack until the end. She loved to read, paint and travel but her greatest joy was traveling to Disney World with her grandchildren and watching them grow-up at the Lake. She was a cancer survivor of 14 years but in the end her cancer came back and took her life.
Elnora was preceded in death by her husband Dr. Thomas Miller, her parents Reinhold and Helen Shortzmann, In-Laws Glenn and Julia Miller, Sisters Ruth Judd and Ida Winter and brothers-in-law Bob Erickson and Curt Winter.
Elnora is survived by her two-daughters Tamera (Mike Daigle) Miller of Aurora, Co, Renee (Larry) Piper of North Platte, NE; Grandchildren Alex Daigle of Aurora, CO, Garrett and Haley Piper of North Platte, NE. Sisters Esther Erickson, Anne (Rich) Schultz, brother-in-law John (Darlene) Miller and several nieces and nephews.
In Lieu of Flowers, memorials will be given to the Family’s Choice or the Donor’s choice. Online condolences may be shared at carpentermemorial.com
Graveside services will be at 10 am Friday, March 30th at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell. Services will follow at 11 am Friday, March 30th, at First Lutheran Church. Visitation will be from 9am-8pm with Family greeting friends from 6-8 pm Thursday, March 29th at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in charge of arrangements.